Dec. 24th.

Liam was going nuts all day. So excited for Christmas. He was really pumped about what Santa might bring him and happy when Meg's parents showed up with a cake. He was in bed a bit earlier than usual, think because of running around all day. Pics 1-3: 1. Liam and Meg's Dad singing Happy Birthday, even though it wasn't anyone's birthday at all. 2. Hamming it up for the camera. 3. Santa dropped off a few things for Liam.

Dec. 23rd.

Was the start of my holidays. Had to go into work for winter classes just for a hour in the morning but wasn't that bad. Liam and I were outside playing in the snow in the afternoon. Pics 1-2: 1. Ready to go outside. 2. Hiding.

Dec. 22nd.

Much of the same. Just at home getting ready for Christmas. Pics 1-2: 1. Liam. 2. Having fun with Noah.

Dec. 21st.

Half day at work and then headed out to the pool with Liam. He was still a bit worried about the deeper pool bit is doing well with it. Pic 1. On the way to the pool chilling out with his sunny g's.

Dec. 20th.

Finished up at work a bit early and headed out to do a bit more Christmas shopping. Liam was really enjoying the Lego shop and the massive play area that they have. Went for some ice cream after at the Cold Stone. Liam looked hilarious eating the big ice cream. Pic 1. Liam and the ice cream.

Dec. 19th.

Pretty normal day as with most Mondays. Liam was just playing with his toys and not doing too much. Pics 1-2: Hiding from the camera.

Dec. 18th.

Out to the onsen and shopping. Liam was good. Really loves the onsen. He jumped on the scales and was up to 14.4kgs. Getting bigger. Pic 1: Relaxing back at home.

Dec. 17th.

The Christmas party at the house for the kids. Liam was ripping around, playing, eating, drinking, colouring and having a great time. Pics 1-2: 1. Ripping it up. 2. Colouring at the table like a nice boy.

Dec. 16th.

Kousuke and his Mum came over to visit. Liam gets along with him quite well which is good. They play around. For some reason Liam doesn't really like girls who are younger than him but boys seem to be ok. Pic 1. Playing on the slide.

Dec. 15th.

Liam stayed in today playing with his toys. Pretty snowy outside. Pics 1-2: 1. Playing with his Thomas trains. 2. Hiding under the dining room table.

Dec. 14th.

Normal day at the house. Think Meg and the boys went to visit some friends for a bit but not much to say about it. Pics 1-2: 1. Juice! 2. Waiting for his turn in the bath.

Dec. 13th.

A quiet day at home with the weather being pretty cold again. Liam was just playing with his toys etc. Pics 1-3: 1. Playing. 2. The mess. 3. Having a snooze.

Dec. 12th.

Liam is pretty funny with people getting too close to Noah. He made sure to try and keep Meg's aunt away. Little bugger. Pic 1. Meg's aunt, Noah and Liam. Looks like Noah is really looking at what Liam is doing...probably telling Meg's aunt to get away.

Dec. 11th.

Off to the pool in the afternoon. Liam is really enjoying it. He is trying to do some kicks and stuff with me holding him..hopefully he will learn quickly so he doesn't end up in Red level at 11 like me with a bunch of 7 year-old kids. Pics 1-3: 1. Number 1. 2. The peace sign. 3. Hiding from the camera.

Dec. 10th.

Had a good morning playing around the house. Meg's parents stopped in on their way to town for an appointment, and Liam got a bit of a trim. After that, Mei-chin and her husband came by with their new baby as I was heading out to the Aerosmith concert. Good day for all. Pics 1-3: 1. Liam being a wee bugger with me. 2. Haircut time. 3. With the babies.

Dec. 9th.

Megumi and her kids came over to hangout. Liam and Rion had fun making funny faces and just playing. Not sure if there was any fighting going on or not. Pics 1-4: 1. Jumping on the bed. 2. Talking on the phone. 3. Sitting in Noah's chair. 4. Making funny faces with Rion.

Dec. 8th.

Quiet day again. But this did start Liam's trying to avoid the camera phase...wonder why. Pic 1. Having none of a picture being taken.

Dec. 7th.

Out to the local community centre during the day and then a quiet night. Pics 1-2: Eating his jelly.

Dec. 6th.

Normal day, nothing really going on except for Liam dreaming about his Christmas presents. Pic 1: His 'Huh???' face.

Dec. 5th.

Pretty quiet Monday. Not much going on. Meg and the boys went shopping and to their friend's place but not much else to report. Pics 1-2: Couple pictures of Liam looking like he is up to something around the TV. No other pics today.

Dec. 4th.

Out for lunch at some student's house. Had a great time, Liam playing with all the kids. Came home and set up the Christmas tree after we got back. Nice to get it put up and Liam had a good time doing it. Pics 1-4: 1. Liam clowning around with Rika. 2. Helping with the tree. 3. The funny blow-up crown. 4. Finished product, need more stuff for it.

Dec. 3rd.

Pretty good day. Off to the pool in the morning and then an onsen. Liam had his first 'real' sushi and we watched a movie at night. Liam really hilarious now, wants to do everything and tell everyone everything. Pics 1-3: 1. Sushi and juice. 2. Liam and Noah. 3. Liam.

Dec. 2nd.

Meg, Liam and Noah went over to Kousuke's house. They had a nice time. Just the one picture. Pic 1: Liam and Kousuke.

Dec. 1st.

Finally on to December. Nothing to report though, Liam was just hanging out at home. Pretty chilly and snowy at the start of December so not a lot of chances to get outside. Pics 1-2: 1. Tired out in the afternoon. 2. Liam and Noah.

Nov. 30th.

Liam had fun playing with Rion but they like to fight for toys these days. Pic 1: Kanon and Noah on the ground with Liam and Rion looking like they are fighting.